by Sharon | Feb 13, 2017
I know Valentine’s Day is tomorrow!!!
Some of us do wait until the last minute.
These are so easy, the kids can do them! You just need to click the picture, print out the PDF of four different Minion Valentine Day cards on card stock, tape a sucker on them, fill out the To and From lines and you’re in business. Put them all in a bag for the kids to take to school and no one will know you waited until the last minute to complete these Valentines for a school or church party.
I think these work for all ages. Not a lot of mushy sentiments attached to them.
There are many suckers you can find in your local market — some may even be on sale . . . but even not, you can have your children give a Valentine’s Day card with something special attached to it.
With a bit of creativity on your part, you can change the sentiment and even remove the To and From lines and use the images as birthday party favors or for other occasions. This is one of those designs that work for many celebrations.
I hope you’ll use these cards. I like them!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon
by Sharon | Feb 11, 2017
I love the rain, especially if I can stay home and listen to it.
But, this Saturday morning I ventured out to run some errands.
I was surprised by the number of people walking in the rain. They were strolling, in no hurry, enjoying themselves.
While I was at the grocery store, a woman approached me telling me she was out walking and how she just loves the little town where I live ( and evidently where she lives, too.)
This got me thinking of how truly fortunate we are to live in a nice place and enjoy the weather, no matter what that brings.
It is better to think positively than negatively. And to express that to others as well.
When I returned the cart to the store after putting my groceries in the trunk of my car, I noticed the woman walking out of the parking lot. She was taking her time, looking at all the beauty around her. At that moment, I thought how wonderful it would be to take a walk . . . but I was glad to have my car and I’d be home with my groceries in about 5 minutes.
As I’m writing this, I’m thinking about taking a walk . . . take my camera with me . . . just to capture this priceless moment of serenity with the rain and the beauty the day has to offer.
I’m pretty much comfortable with my laptop, listening to the rain, with my precious Yorkshire terrier, Diva, sleeping next to me.
This is a great day to curl up with a good book, watch a great movie, do a craft item or put together a jigsaw puzzle.
Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I was wondering what Ray O’Bannon of RavensBlight had available to make.
Yes, it is a bit on the dark side, but you have to admit it is unique. It has a skull and spikes around it. Just the thing to give to your special Valentine. It’s truly a one of a kind gift box.
Just click the image to be taken to the PDF you can print out on card stock, assemble and fill with delightful sweets.
Here’s the link to the Assembly Instructions for this exceptional Valentine’s Box compliments of Ray O’Bannon from RavensBlight.
This could be a keepsake box as well. I’m sure I’ll bring it out again for fall. It would be wonderful for Halloween.
The reason I think this box is so great is because of all the people who thoroughly enjoy Halloween and give all celebrations throughout the year with a bit of a macabre twist. Make up a few of these and see how welcome they are among your friends and family.
Whatever you choose to do today, rain, snow, sleet, hail or sunshine, I hope you have a lovely day.
Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon
by Sharon | Jan 11, 2017
LEGO Friends 41130 Amusement Park Roller Coaster Building Kit — 1124 Pieces
Do we ever outgrow our need to build awesome buildings with LEGOS?
It’s doubtful.
They didn’t make great building kits like this when I was a kid, but for grandkids, it’s a no brainer to get these kits.
I was a bit surprised that this particular building seems to be for girls. I thought such a roller coaster or a theme park would have universal appear for both genders.
This set includes:
- Push-along coaster features 4 carriages, each with a sitting mini doll.
- Functioning light brick
- Entrance area with opening safety barrier
- Control panel with levers, camera and a long track with obstacles along the ride.
- Accessories include: 2 tickets, coin, bill, 2 photographs, a map, boxes of popcorn, watermelon slices, apple, hot dog with bun, water bottle, soda bottle, sunglasses and a hair bow.
- There are 4 mini dolls: Emma, Andrea, Matthew and Naya — all dressed in summer outfits.
It’s an exciting kit that will give your children many hours of fun.
The recommended ages are 8 to 12 years.
You may also be interested in these LEGO kits to add to the fun:
The LEGO Creator Expert 10247 Ferris Wheel Building Kit caught my attention.
It’s suggested for ages 16 years and up.
The accessories include a pretzel, balloon, 2 ice cream cones and an ice cream scoop.
You can motorize the Ferris Wheel which really appeals to me. The Ferris Wheel measures over 23 inches high, 21 inches wide and 14 inches deep.
Here are some links you may find helpful:
Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon
by Sharon | Jan 9, 2017
I love the rain, but not the flooding.
Too much of a good thing can somethings lead to trouble.
I’ve been thinking about digging into some jigsaw puzzles. They are a wonderful rainy day activity.
Treasure Hunt Bookshelf is a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle by Sunsout Inc.
SunsOut jigsaw puzzles are made in the USA on recycled board and Eco-Friendly, soy-based inks. They have 1000’s of designs for all ages.
This is a fun puzzle that is fairly easy to assemble with looks of interesting “treasures” to find along the way. It’s designed for ages 8 years and up. It is a fun puzzle to put together with the whole family.
You may also enjoy:
It’s always fun to have jigsaw puzzles around.
Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon
by Sharon | Jan 3, 2017
This is so exciting!!
These goggles are from RavensBlight and look so steampunk.
You can personalize them, too. I’m sure you and your children will come up with hundreds of variations — different colored lenses, using plastic sheets, adding metal gears, buttons, feathers, wire, pipe cleaners, stir sticks, or whatever you have around the house.
I think this would make a fun family project one evening . . . or a rainy or snowy day . . .
I’m trying to tie them into some holiday celebration, but nothing comes to mind . . . unless for a birthday or even Valentine’s Day . . . definitely for next Halloween . . .
They just need a story to go along with them. I’m surprised Ray O’Bannon, the creative genius behind RavensBlight hasn’t come up with one.
I’m thinking of how a busy mom got looking around the haunted toys of RavensBlight and came across this pair of goggles. They were just plain ordinary looking goggles, but when she put them on . . . she couldn’t believe what she saw. She saw herself in her home, working on her paper craft projects. She also saw the laundry coming out of the laundry room, marching up the stairs and folding up to fit in drawers or put on hangers in the closet. The vacuum was running itself and the dishes jumped into the dishwasher . . . after the cycle jumped into the cupboards.
Was this some futuristic thing . . . could these goggles be used to program all her daily and weekly tasks to complete them automatically?
She had to know.
She found a panel of gears and gadgets . . . would these work? She wondered. She found some levers and thought about mounting them on her goggles . . . she found some wire . . . all color-coded . . . She changed the lenses to different colors . . . Piece by piece she created her goggles and while going through the process thought of each piece as being a task.
By the time she finished making her goggles, she decided it was time for her to begin straightening up the house . . . but everything was done.
Looking at the time, she grabbed her keys to go pick up the kids. While waiting, she thought of the goggles . . . and other tasks she would love to have them perform . . . fresh baked cookies . . . groceries . . . dinner cooking in the oven . . .
If she could do all this from a pair of goggles . . . where would the possibilities end . . . Then she shuttered, “Oh no! The kids could make a pair that would do their chores and even do their homework for them . . .”
She decided to hide her goggles the minute she got home. No way was she going to allow these goggles to get into the wrong hands . . .
Isn’t that something. Something so powerful that could benefit everyone would give a mother pause . . . afraid of what would or could happen if gotten into the wrong hands . . .
Well, I’m not concerned they will get into the wrong hands. I’m hoping you will make dozens of these and show your children how to make them, too. Maybe they could tell their own story of what each part could do . . . It would be valuable family time you can share.
Just click one of the images of the goggles above to be taken to the PDF — sorry, I got caught up in my story.
Click here for the Assembly Instructions.
Thanks for stopping by!
I hope you make up quite a few of these goggles and have a fun time paper crafting and imagining with your family.
Sharon
